by Suzann Thompson | Nov 13, 2023 | Celebrate Doilies, Doily Adventure, TextileFusion, Workshops
Do you have stacks of crocheted doilies at home, and do you wonder what in the world to do with them? Are you looking for a new quilting skill? Quilting with Doilies is the workshop for you! In Quilting With Doilies, we will incorporate doilies into a 10″ x...
by Suzann Thompson | Nov 11, 2023 | Art Quilt, Knitting, Quilting and Crafting, TextileFusion, Workshops
Give old knitted sweaters, cardigans, and swatches new life by making them into unusual quilts for home décor. In Quilting with Sweater Knits, we will use sweater knits to make a 12″ x 12″ embellished quilt sample. The workshop can be scheduled for 3 or 6...
by Suzann Thompson | Jul 13, 2023 | Art Quilt, Crochet, Doily Adventure, Exhibits & Programs, Texas Crochet Heritage, TextileFusion
The Texas Crochet Heritage traveling exhibit is about doily crocheters, doily culture, and doily history, with a little doily art and poetry, for good measure. The exhibit consists of forty-five 16 x 20″ panels that feature photos, maker stories, history, and...
by Suzann Thompson | Oct 3, 2022 | Crochet, TextileFusion
Interested in continuing the traditional art of crochet in Texas? Texas Folklife funds an Apprentice/Mentor program, where the goal is to foster “the continuity of traditional arts in Texas.” I am seeking a Texas crocheter to join me as an apprentice in...
by Suzann Thompson | May 8, 2022 | Crochet, Doily Adventure, Knitting, Life, Quilting and Crafting, TextileFusion
Thank you to Ryan Castillo of Redfin, who invited theTextileFusion.com team (me) to contribute to his blog post, “Experts Share How to Introduce Texture and Patterns into Your Home Design.” Ryan encouraged contributors to republish his post with their own...